How very Canadian

Time Canada has named Mr. Justice John Gomery as its Canadian "Newsmaker of the Year". This seems a very Canadian sort of icon, doesn't it? He was cited for working hard, despite suffering a case of shingles, and because of the impressive scope of his inquiry. But wasn't the scope of his enquiry pretty much determined by his terms of reference when he was appointed? Not to take anything away from Justice Gomery, but it seems Time Canada thinks he transcends other newsmakers by doing his job. Elsewhere, Time chose Pope Benedict as European newsmaker. At least he was elected.